peacekeeping
pea·ce·kee·ping
adjective
1.
of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces
- “a peacekeeping force”
noun
1.
the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)
Origin
From peace + keeping, after keep the peace.
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